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Indiana did just about everything it could to hand Minnesota an upset victory Saturday. Shanked punts, a blocked field goal, a missed 31-yard field goal and a botched snap on another field goal gave the Gophers chance after chance to knock off the fourth-ranked, defending national champions.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / October 31

Gophers-Indiana player/coach ratings: Drake Lindsey's struggles continue

The same offensive struggles that have followed Minnesota for a month caught up to it on Saturday afternoon. The Gophers nearly knocked off No. 4 Indiana, but another brutal night from the offense was too much to overcome.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / October 31

Minnesota catches No. 4 Indiana off guard with beautiful trick-play touchdown

Minnesota’s offense was stuck in neutral against No. 4 Indiana until a beautifully executed trick play turned the game on its head. A reverse flea flicker set Drake Lindsey up to find freshman tight end Roman Voss for a 39-yard touchdown.

College Football News / Bring Me The News / October 27

Drake Lindsey's alarming regression comes at the worst possible time for Gophers

Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey started hot, but he’s thrown at least one interception in five straight games while coming off his worst performance of the season.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / October 16

Drake Lindsey, coordinators headline key questions for Gophers' second half

We have hit the halfway point of the Gophers’ 2026 regular-season slate. It has been a roller-coaster 4-2 start to the season, and there are plenty of storylines to follow as Minnesota prepares for a daunting six-game finish.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / October 10

Gophers-Purdue player/coach ratings: Drake Lindsey's struggles continue

The Gophers entered West Lafayette, Indiana, with a prime letdown spot against Purdue, and they delivered a huge letdown performance. It’s hard to find many positives from their 41-13 blowout loss to the Boilermakers.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / October 9

Drake Lindsey's NFL Draft stock and transfer portal potential put Gophers in a tricky spot

It shocked some when Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey appeared in NFL mock drafts before the season as a potential first-round pick in the 2027 class, but how has his outlook changed after his start to the 2026 season?

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / October 7

Gophers-Purdue preview: Letdown spot, Fame Ijeboi's revenge and everything you need to know

After an emotional win over Michigan, the Gophers need to quickly shift their focus to a tricky road trip against Purdue. The Boilermakers have started 2-3 this season, but they’re coming off a road win at Illinois, their first Big Ten victory since 2023.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Minnesota Star Kicks Teammate in Private Parts After Physical Play Against Michigan Team

Minnesota has put Michigan down with two losses in the season now, but the celebrations in between went a bit too far for their quarterback. No. 68 on the offense did not check his surroundings and accidentally kicked QB Drake Lindsey somewhere that could have put an entire season in jeopardy.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Bring Me The Sports / October 3

Gophers-Michigan player ratings: Drake Lindsey overcomes costly INTs

Minnesota needs a full team performance in order to beat Michigan at home for the first time since 1977 on Saturday. Here are some ratings for how the Gophers performed in their 20-14 win over the Wolverines.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / October 3

Gophers battle to first home win over Michigan since 1977

The long wait is officially over. The Gophers beat Michigan 20-14 on Saturday to claim the Little Brown Jug for the first time since 2014, and the first time in front of their home fans since 1977.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / October 2

Urban Meyer loves Drake Lindsey, remembers P.J. Fleck as a 'nut job'

The Gophers are hosting FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff for the first time in program history on Saturday morning before squaring off with Michigan. The show features some historic college football figures, and none bigger than Urban Meyer.

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Michigan vs. Minnesota odds: Opening point spread revealed

Michigan and Minnesota will go head-to-head in Week 5 of the 2026 college football season, and the odds for the matchup have been revealed via Polymarket.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / September 30

Gophers-Michigan preview: Little Brown Jug, Bryce Underwood, and everything you need to know

The Gophers’ upset win over Washington sets up a huge game this week against the Michigan Wolverines. They now have a golden opportunity to prove that last week wasn’t a fluke.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / September 30

Drake Lindsey's numbers don't tell the full story of his Gophers development

Drake Lindsey is now four games into his second season as the Gophers’ starting quarterback. He’s coming off one of the biggest wins of his career against Washington on the road, but how is his development going?

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 27

Minnesota goes up early, holds off Washington in Big Ten opener

Drake Lindsey threw touchdown passes on three consecutive drives in the first half as Minnesota opened Big Ten Conference play with a 27-24 victory over Washington on Saturday night in Seattle.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 19

Drake Lindsey helps Minnesota rout Akron

Drake Lindsey passed for 204 yards and three touchdowns, and Minnesota cruised to a 41-7 win over Akron on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis. TJ Thomas added 13 carries for 122 yards and a touchdown for Minnesota (2-1), which bounced back from a loss against Mississippi State one week earlier.

College Football News / Bring Me The Sports / September 12

Gophers-Mississippi State player ratings: Is Minnesota wasting Drake Lindsey?

The Gophers got absolutely punched in the face in Saturday’s 38-13 loss to Mississippi State. Drake Lindsey did his best to put Minnesota’s offense on his back, but it wasn’t enough, and an early hole was too much to overcome.

College Football News / College Football News / August 28

Minnesota vs Eastern Illinois Prediction: Can the Gophers Get Going?

Eastern Illinois had a rough 3-9 campaign in 2025, but it started well with a 28-14 win over Murray State. Now things get a little bit tougher. Minnesota has a terrific team coming into the season, but it has to get ready fast with a dangerous Mississippi State team coming into The Bank next week.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 5

Early projection: Top 10 quarterbacks in the 2027 NFL Draft

With the 2026 NFL Draft wrapped up, the attention has shifted to the 2027 draft. The 2027 quarterback class is projected to be one of the deepest and most talented in recent memory. Here is a look at 10 of those prospects.

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College Football News / Yardbarker / December 26

Minnesota continues longest active bowl winning streak with walk-off win

College football's bowl season may not have the same buzz it once did, thanks to the College Football Playoff and players and coaches opting out of games, but do not tell that to the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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College Football News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / December 11

Gophers QB Drake Lindsey makes major announcement about his future

Gophers quarterback Drake Lindsey isn't going anywhere. He'll remain with the University of Minnesota for the 2026 season, he confirmed on The Go Gopher Podcast with Mike Grimm this week.

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 26, 2025

New QBs pilot Minnesota, Buffalo into 2025 season

Drake Lindsey spent his freshman season watching and learning from the sidelines. One year later, Lindsey is ready to take the reins for Minnesota. The sophomore quarterback will make his starting debut when the Golden Gophers face Buffalo in the season opener for both teams Thursday evening in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Golden Gophers News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / December 23, 2024

Drake Lindsey reacts to Gophers' transfer portal success: 'We’re rolling!!'

It remains to be seen who will start at quarterback for the Gophers in Week 1 of 2025, but Minnesota is building a talented roster around whoever its signal caller will be next season.

College Football News / Minnesota Gophers on SI / December 13, 2024

Zach Pyron vs. Drake Lindsey: Who will be Minnesota's QB1 in 2025?

Georgia Tech transfer quarterback Zach Pyron committed to the Gophers on Wednesday, giving them their first addition from the portal this offseason and a veteran arm for their QB room.